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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452.21, 3,675.30 and 1,134.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452.21, 3,675.30 and 1,134.18 is: 1,699.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452.21 : 3,675.30 = 1,134.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452.21/3,675.30 = 1,134.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452.21x = 3,675.30 × 1,134.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452.21x = 4,168,451.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,168,451.75/2,452.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,699.88

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